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P444 SRL

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,918 mi
Last recorded99,918 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP444 SRL
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 99,918 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2025 99,918 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 99,079 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 99,079 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 98,909 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 95,317 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 94,167 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 92,607 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,191 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 88,955 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,526 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,053 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 84,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 83,530 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 81,947 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 79,755 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 74,199 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 70,048 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 64,174 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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P444 SRL is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1997 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 81,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P444 SRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P444 SRL registered?

P444 SRL is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P444 SRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P444 SRL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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